Retro Suitcase Stool

I have seen these retro suitcase up-cycled stool all over the internet for a while now and have always wanted to make one. The following 'able' is my attempt. Now, I dont know about you, but I never make something perfect the first time and when I try this again I will make some changes. I would defiantly use wooden legs with built in mounting bolts rather than how I did the legs with this project. 
But I had to use what was available at the time...
I wanted mine to open for storage and it needs to be strong enough to sit on.
The result is OK I think.

Materials:
Retro suitcase of your choice
12mm MDF sheet
20mm diameter aluminum tube (wardrobe rail)
Mounting brackets  
20mm rubber feet
PVA glue
Epoxy resin
Screws, staples
Cushion

Tools:
Jig saw
Sander
Cordless drill
Ruler, tri-square, tape measure
Hot glue gun
20mm hole saw
Hack saw
Clamps

Step 1: Gut the suitcase.

Step 1 is to prep your chosen suitcase. I want to be able to use the suitcase as storage so we need to carefully remove the internal upholstery.
Carefully lever the staples and remove all the upholstery. 

Comments

[mr.squeakers]

I will have to make this immediately, great job!

[MattCP]

Great! Do try and find timber legs tho...much easier. My next one will defiantly have timber legs.

[Penolopy Bulnick]

Very cute idea! I love the retro look!

[MattCP]

Thanks! I'm a big fan of retro design too...